M E . . . J A N E :

CURRICULUM G U I D E

THE DREAMS AND ADVENTURES OF YOUNG JANE GOODALL

APRIL 22 - 23, 2019

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Dear Teachers,

Welcome to Me...Jane: The Dreams and Adventures of Young Jane

Goodall based on the illustrated children’s book about the childhood

of Dr. Jane Goodall, famed primatologist and conservation advocate.

In this musical adaptation, join a young Dr. Jane Goodall and her

special toy chimpanzee, Jubilee, as they learn about the world around

them and the importance of protecting all living species.

This Curriculum Guide is designed to provide information, discussion

topics, activities, and resources to use both before and after the

performance. The materials are meant to help you integrate the show

with learning objectives in many areas of the curriculum.

In the following pages you will find tips about how to be a good

member of an audience at the Civic Center, contextual information

about the performance and related subjects, as well as a variety of

discussion questions and activities. Some pages are appropriate to

reproduce for your students; others are designed more specifically

with you, their teacher, in mind. We look forward to seeing you and

your students at the Civic Center!

See you at the theater,

Des Moines Performing Arts Education Team

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

GENERAL INFORMATIONABOUT DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS

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ABOUT THE APPLAUSE SERIESPage 4

CIVIC CENTER FIELD TRIP INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS

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THEATER INFORMATIONGOING TO THE THEATHER

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HOW TO BE AN AUDIENCE MEMBER

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ABOUT THE SHOWABOUT THE STORY

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ABOUT THE PERFORMANCEPage 9

ABOUT DR. JANE GOODALLPage 10

TEACHER LESSONSPages 11-14

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRESOURCES AND SOURCES

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STUDENT PRINTABLESPages i-ii

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SUPPORT FOR DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE APPLAUSE SERIES IS PROVIDED BY:

Anderson Erickson Dairy • Arts Midwest • Bradford and Sally Austin • Bravo Greater Des Moines • Clive Community Foundation • DuPont Pioneer • Ernest & Florence Sargent Family Foundation • Gannett Foundation/The Des Moines Register Hy-Vee, Inc. • Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs • John Deere • Judith A. Lindquist Scholarship Fund • Maytag Family Foundation • Richard and Deborah McConnell • McKee • Voorhees and Sease • Meredith Corporation Foundation MidAmerican Energy Foundation • Nationwide • Polk County • Prairie Meadows • Principal • SVPA Architects, Inc. • U.S. Bank • Union Pacific Foundation • Wells Fargo & Co. • West Bancorporation Foundation • Windsor Charitable Foundation and more than 300 individual donors.

T H A N K YO U T O O U R D O N O R ST H A N K YO U T O O U R D O N O R S

Guide Adapted from the Kennedy Center Cuesheet and Teacher Guide

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BY THENUMBERS3 0 0 , 0 0 0More than 300,000 guests attend performancesand events in our four venues each year

7 5 , 0 0 0DMPA education programs serve more than 75,000 Iowans annually.

5 0 0 , 0 0 0More than half a million students and teachers have attended school-time performances as part of the Applause Series since its launch in 1996.

DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS

DMPA is central Iowa’s premier not-for-profit performing arts organization.

Guests experience a wide variety of art forms and cultural activities, with presentations ranging from Broadway, comedy, professional dance, to family programming.

DMPA is more than the Civic Center! You can find us at the following spaces:

• Civic Center, 2744 seats

• Stoner Theater, 200 seats

• Temple Theater, 299 seats

• Cowles Commons (outdoor plaza)

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APPLAUSESERIES

T I C K E T T O I M A G I N AT I O NThe Applause Series annually delivers 60 age-appropriate performances for pre-school to high school students. The impact stretches far beyond the Des Moines metro, reaching schools in over 35 Iowa counties. The theater becomes the classroom. One-hour matinees energize students to imagine new ways of creative expression, cultural diversity and even career opportunities.

B E Y O N D T H E S TA G EFor many Applause Series performances, we offer the opportunity for schools to go deeper by exploring an art form or theme that connects with what is seen on stage. Invite a professional teaching artist into the classroom or visit another cultural destination in Des Moines to help students make more meaning of a piece of theater.

Take thousands of Iowa studentsout of their classrooms, place them in a theater, sprinkle the stage with world-class performers,

AND WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

A recipe for learning that reaches new levels of possibility — for students and teachers.

M A K I N G A D I F F E R E N C EEach year, more than 50,000 students and teachers attend an Applause Series performance. The actual cost per person is $8, but thanks to the caring contributions of donors, schools pay just $1 per ticket. By removing the financial barriers to participation, donors introduce a whole new generation to the power of arts in action. That means stronger schools and communities now and in the future.

B R I N G I N G A R T S E D U C AT I O N T O L I F EThe Applause Series is a flagship education program of Des Moines Performing Arts. Since its launch in 1996, more than a half million students and teachers have attended school-time performances as part of the series. You are joining us for the 23rd season of school performances!

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Double-check that all students, teachers, and chaperones were included in your ticket order. Request an adjustment if your numbers have increased. We want to make sure we have enough seats for you!

Tickets are not issued. Bring a copy of your invoice, which will serve as your group’s “ticket”.

Schedule arrival for 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance. This allows time to park, cross streets, find your seats, and go to the restroom.

Let drivers know that Applause performances are approximately 60 minutes, unless otherwise noted.

Remind chaperones that children under the age of three are not permitted in the theater for Applause Series events.

The Des Moines Civic Center is located at 221 WALNUT STREET, DES MOINES, IOWA

DIRECTIONS FROM I-235: take Exit 8A (Downtown Exits) and the ramp toward 3rd St and 2nd Ave. Turn onto 3rd Street and head south. Police officers stationed at the corner of 3rd & Locust Streets will direct buses to reserved street parking near the Civic Center.

Buses are not allowed to drop groups off in front of the theater. Contact us in advance if there is a special circumstance.

Buses remain parked for the duration of the show. Drivers must be available to move the bus immediately following the performance.

Personal vehicles are responsible for securing their own parking on a nearby street or in a downtown parking ramp.

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FIELD TRIP INFORMATIONWE WANT YOUR FIELD TRIP TO BE SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL!

Please read below for important tips and details to ensure a great day.

G E T O R G A N I Z E DG E T O R G A N I Z E D

DIRECTIONS/PARKINGDIRECTIONS/PARKING

An usher will greet you at the door and ask for your school name. Adults will be asked to show proper identification (such as school IDs or visitor badges as applicable) at the door.

Each group will be assigned a specific location in the theater based on various factors. An usher will escort you to your section.

Your school may be seated in multiple rows. Adults should position themselves throughout the group.

Allow ushers to seat your entire group before rearranging student seats or taking groups to the restroom. This helpsus seat efficiently and better start the show on time.

Adults are asked to handle any disruptive behavior in their group. If the behavior persists, an usher may request your group to exit the theater.

Please wait for your group to be dismissed by DMPA staff prior to exiting the theater.

We are happy to help!

Please contact us at:education@dmpa.org515.246.2355

A R R I VA L / S E AT I N GA R R I VA L / S E AT I N G

I N T H E T H E AT E RI N T H E T H E AT E R

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TEACHER GUIDE

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Do not bring food, drinks or chewing gum into the theater.

Remind the grown-ups with you to turn off and put away cell phones

and other electronics that might light up or make noise before

the performance begins.

Respect the theater. Each seat holds many people each year and can’t

handle lots of bouncing up and down! Keep your feet on the floor

(not on the chair in front of you) and your bottom in the chair.

When the house lights dim, the performance is about to begin.

Time to zip your lips and turn your listening ears on.

You can remind people near to you with a quiet shh if they are being

noisy - but be careful not to make an even bigger disruption.

Use the restroom before the performance or wait until the end. If it is an

emergency, quietly tell one of the grown-ups near to you and they will help

you safely leave the theater.

If you are separated from your group or have an emergency, find a person

who has black pants and a gold name-tag to help you! They are the

ushers and can use their radio to make sure you get back to the

right spot.

Have a fun time!

T H E AT E R E T I Q U E T T ET H E AT E R E T I Q U E T T E

THE THEATER IS DESIGNED TO MAGNIFY SOUND. (even whispers can be heard!)

GOING TO THE THEATER

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WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU TO A PERFORMANCE!

It is so fun and special to see a show with real people and music instead of watching on a screen. It is different than watching a movie at home because at the theater the audience has an important job to do to make the performance the best!

D I D YO U D I D YO U K N O W ?K N O W ?

E T I Q U E T T E means how to

behave politely in a special situation

N O WAY !save your lunchand your phone calls for before

or after the show

JEFF

W E ’ R E H E R E T O H E L P ! our ushers can

answer your questions!

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What is the mood of the artists?

Are they happy & smiling

or wearing serious

faces? What k

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A dance perfo

rmance

or a play?

What are the people around you doing? Are your grown-ups

watching the stage quietly or stomping to the beat or dancing?

What are the performers asking the audience to do?

Do they want people to clap along & get up? Or do you think they

need quiet to concentrate on their hard work?

YO U R J O B A S A N A U D I E N C E M E M B E RAs you experience the performance, ask yourself the following questions:

HOW TO BE AN AUDIENCE MEMBERWhen people are on stage performing they can hear and see the audience. The audience has the job of making sure the actors or dancers or singers know that you are paying attention and enjoying the performance. Sometimes the right thing is to clap and shout out. Sometimes the best way to show you are having a good time is by sitting quietly with your hands in your lap.

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How do you know when to clap?

Is the audience waiting until the very

or is there a break in the performance

where others are clapping too?

H O W W I L L YO U G E T T O T H E T H E AT E R ?

https://mutts.com/about-patrick/

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ABOUT THE STORY

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D I D Y O U K N O W ? !

The title for the performance and the book is taken from the famous fictional story about Tarzan, a man raised by wild apes in the jungle, who meets Jane, a woman from the city. Even though they don’t actually say the lines, “Me, Tarzan. You, Jane” in the movie or book, the characters became well-known for the famous phrase.

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B U T F I R S T . . . T H E B O O K !

The musical Me . . . Jane is based on the book Me . . . Jane by Patrick McDonnell. He wrote and illustrated the inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary and inspiring conservationist. The story begins in Jane’s childhood where she is accompanied by her special chimpanzee toy, Jubilee, on her adventures. As young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of “a life living with and helping all animals,” until one day she finds that her dream has come true!

W H A T H A P P E N S I N T H E S H O W

It’s the 1940s and you’re in a small town in England. There, you’ll bump into eight-year-old Jane—but to find her you might have to look up in a tree or in the woods. That’s because this budding young scientist is always outside, taking notes and drawing in her notebook. She also loves solving animal mysteries and dreaming about going all the way across the world to Africa to learn more about animals. The problem? Except for her Mum and animal friends, people around her think her idea is impossible.

This story is a biography. This means that it’s a story written about someone’s life - but not by the person themselves. Jane Goodall, however, was happy about the story, saying:

The idea of bringing Me...Jane to the stage is very exciting. I love the book and I am sure that the live action will inspire children of all ages to pursue their dreams and to realize if Jane did it, they can do it, too.

- Dr. Jane Goodall

Find out more about Patrick McDonnell here!

Also by Patrick McDonnell: The Gift of Nothing, Art, Just Like Heaven, Hug Time, South and Wag! Me…Jane, and The Monsters’ Monster, Tek, The Perfectly Messed-Up Story, and Thank You and Good Night.

He is also a conservationist - a caretaker for the environment. He believes in preserving natural habitats and protecting animals.

In addition to Me . . . Jane he is the creator of the comic strip Mutt and has written so many other great books!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxeZAi79JQ8www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCt_nhgjJ-4

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ABOUT THE PERFORMANCEMe...Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall is a world premiere Kennedy Center commission. It was adapted by Andy Mitton, who also composed the music, Aaron Posner, the director, and Patrick McDonnell, the author of Me . . . Jane.

Me . . . Jane is brought to us from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ program called Theater for Young Audiences. The Kennedy Center is located in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C, near the Lincoln Memorial on the Potomac River.

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ABOUT THE KENNEDY CENTERThe Kennedy Center was opened in 1971 to be America’s Cultural Center. Two decades later, the Theater for Young Audiences launched. KCTYA devotes itself to producing and presenting new theater works that excite, inspire and challenge young audiences. Its touring productions have allowed more than 2 million students, teachers, and parents who may never have had the chance to visit the nation’s performing arts center to experience their imaginative and original works.

Check out the video, Telling the Story of a Young Jane Goodall: From Book to Musical, for an up close look behind the scenes!

PREVIEW THE SHOWOne of the songs, Animals, Animals, is important for the show because it tells the audience why Jane is so interested in observing and learning about animals. You can watch two videos below of this same song, one filmed when the cast was rehearsing (practicing) and one on stage with the set and costumes. Notice what changes from the practice to the performance. How do the backgrounds and costumes change your experience?

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING“5 STARS!One of the most poignant moments I’ve recently seen at the theater.” - DC Theatre Scene

“FANTASTICALLY ENTERTAINING.Me…Jane is a teaching moment for adults, an encouraging story for kids, and a heartening tale of the potential locked within us all, for everyone in between.”- DC Metro Theater Arts

http://www.janegoodall.org

https://www.rootsandshoots.org

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Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.- DR. JANE GOODALL

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ABOUT DR. JANE GOODALLUsing patience and excellent observation skills, Dr. Jane Goodall made groundbreaking discoveries, including that chimpanzees use tools and form families. And by continuing her work at a time when women were discouraged from studying science, she inspired women (and men) to follow in her scientific footsteps.

JANE’S STORY In July 1960, at the age of 26, Jane Goodall traveled from England to what is now Tanzania, Africa and ventured into the little-known world of wild chimpanzees. Equipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife, Jane braved a realm of unknowns to give the world a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. Through more than 50 years of work, Dr. Jane has not only shown us the urgent need to protect chimpanzees; she has also redefined species conservation to include the needs of local people and the environment.

Dr. Jane Goodall is a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, animal activist, environmentalist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace. In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to make a difference for all living things. Today she travels the world, speaking about the threats facing chimpanzees and environmental crises, urging each of us to take action on behalf of all living things and the planet we share.

http://www.janegoodall.org

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRfJVzklZLE

GROWING UPWhen Jane was a child she already had a deep love and curiosity about the world around her and especially about the animals in it. The book Me . . . Jane and some of the sets of the musical include actual drawings from the notebooks she kept as a child. What do you dream that you can do with your life? Do you imagine you can help animals? Or are you curious about words, or trees or robots or . . . anything?! Jane’s story reminds kids (and grown-ups) that sometimes what you imagine can (with lots of hard work!) come true! What are you going to do to make a difference in your world?

MEET JUBILEEClick here to find out more about Jane’s friend, Jubilee!

https://shop.janegoodall.org/chimpguardian

Spend some time the Jane Goodall Institute website exploring all the amazing things that her work has inspired! You can see where in the world Jane is now, see a timeline of her travels and research, learn more about her important mission to save chimpanzees, and find out how to be a chimp guardian!

https://www.rootsandshoots.orgRoots and Shoots is Dr. Goodall’s project to help everyone change the world by protecting the most vulnerable animals and environments, and learn more about their corner of the planet. You can create a project, join others in ongoing work, or look for ways that you or your school can support projects by kids around the world!

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CONNECTING TO LANGUAGE ARTS

https://storybird.com www.storyjumper.com

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O b j e c t i v e : Students will create biographical and autobiographical writing about an important person in their life and themselves (at 80 years old!).

ACTIVITY 1: WRITING A BIOGRAPHYM a t e r i a l s : paper and pencil or computer, optional: video or audio recording tools

L e s s o n P l a n : Ask kids to imagine their own story about a real person they know (like a grandparent or friend). If they could talk to this person, what questions would they ask to get to know more about the subject’s life? If they can’t interview the person themselves, is there someone who might be able to help research or remember the answers? • Students may consider drafting a list of interview questions to guide their thinking. • What questions would get someone to tell a story? Encourage students to try and think about bigger questions rather than ones that can be answered with a simple yes or no. • Ask students to keep in mind that the story Me . . . Jane did not try to tell every little part of Jane’s life but instead focused on one main storyline - her development as a scientist and her dream to study chimpanzees in Africa. It might be smart to do the same thing in their story. Are they interested in Grandpa’s career, a friend’s skateboarding, Mom’s collection of spoons? • Remind them that having a focus in the story helps a big complicated life be a little easier to tell. Students can write and illustrate the story. Photos make great visuals as well! Storybird and Storyjumper are both good websites for creating digital books.

M o r e b o o k s a b o u t w o m e n i n s c i e n c e t h a t m i g h t i n s p i r e y o u :

Check out this blog for more suggestions!

ACTIVITY 2: AUTOBIOGRAPHY, AT 80L e s s o n : Ask kids to imagine what their 80-year-old selves could tell them about how they lived their lives, like the real Jane does in the performance. What would they like to say to themselves? What would they have accomplished? What would the world look like 70+ years from today?

They can share their ideas in writing or by creating a brief video or audio recording.

N o t e : Even if students plan to record their 80 years reports, a set of notes and a clear plan generally make for better presentations.

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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/destination-world/#africa.mp4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuc8thqoe1o

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Inspired by books and her love of animals, Jane wants to go to Africa to learn all about them. It’s a big place (just see the map!), full of some of the most interesting types of animals in the world; think gorillas, crocodiles, birds, chimpanzees, lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and more. And if she were in Africa, Jane could see how these animals live and behave in their natural environment.

LEARNING ABOUT AFRICA! Ask students: What did you know about Africa before seeing the show? What did you learn about Africa from the performance?

Use the Research Sheet (page i) to get students to consider what they are still curious about!

GO DEEPER: Have kids spend some time learning the basics about the continent. Point them to a detailed map of Africa to explore its size and diversity and have them watch this video about the diversity of the continent from Lonely Planet Kids.

QUICK FACTS! • Africa is the world’s second largest continent and it has 54 countries.

• Africa has the largest tropical area of any continent, but it also has other types of climates, including the famous Sahara Desert, the largest desert in the world.

• There are more than 1,000 different species of mammals in Africa.

What can they add to the list?

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/world/Have kids choose a country in Africa to learn more about. This interactive map is a good place to start!

Ask them to share their discoveries with you, siblings, or friends in a short presentation.

CONNECTING TO YOUR COMMUNITYA big part of Dr. Goodall’s work in Africa includes working with people in the communities she is researching - not just the animals! What can students do for people in THEIR community or neighborhood that might make a positive impact? Can they do something to help people that also benefits the habitats or well-being of animals in their area?

Check out Jane Goodall’s idea of service and read some of the service campaigns on Goodall’s www.rootsandshoots.org. If your class has a great idea about how you could serve your community, submit your project!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuc8thqoe1o

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNXv8EEs0P8

https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-camshttps://www.blankparkzoo.com/animals/webcam/

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/idea/citizen-science-project

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CONNECTING TO SCIENCE O b j e c t i v e s : Students will consider how they can use observation and research to practice science in their own lives.

M a t e r i a l s : Paper and pen for note-taking, access to computer and internet for research.

A c t i v i t y : Ask students about the meaning of the word o b s e r v a t i o n . How is o b s e r v a t i o n different from looking?

Making observations is an important step in being a scientist, like Dr. Goodall.

Ask students: In Me . . . Jane what did Jane learn from watching the squirrels, chickens, and Rusty? What have you learned from watching animals? How could you use your 5 senses to make observations about animals? How could you record data from your observations?

If possible, plan a trip to a local zoo to observe animals that live in Africa, such as chimpanzees, lions, elephants, and giraffes. Encourage your young scientists to make drawings like young Jane. If you can’t make it to a zoo, many zoos have live webcams! Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines San Diego Zoo

Students might also closely observe a family pet and keep track of a certain behavior, like barking or tail wagging.

We are able to watch zoo webcams around the world via the use of technology. Watch the video to the left to see other technologies at work in Dr. Goodall’s conservation efforts. What technology can you imagine that would work to make animals or their habitats safer?

E x t e n s i o n : Have students choose an animal and practice their scientific research skills. They should find out the animal’s scientific name, draw pictures of it,

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/and list where the animal mostly lives, what it eats, and any other interesting facts they come across. Here’s a site to get started.

Challenge kids to become National Geographic Citizen Scientists. They can join a squirrel counting project or other mapping projects—no experience necessary!

See page ii of this guide for a printable invitation to join Project Squirrel!

Here is a basic definition: “ O b s e r v a t i o n i s t h e a c t i v e a c q u i s i t i o n o f i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m a p r i m a r y s o u r c e . M a k i n g o b s e r v a t i o n s u s e t h e fi v e s e n s e s . I n s c i e n c e , o b s e r v a t i o n c a n a l s o i n v o l v e t h e r e c o r d i n g o f d a t a . ”

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POST SHOW REFLECTIONTHEATER DISCUSSION:Q u e s t i o n s : What did you like about seeing a live theater performance? Discuss how creating a musical takes lots of different parts and people working together.Ask kids which job on the creative team they would like to do, and why.

DIGGING DEEPER: • Ask kids to recreate a favorite moment or scene from the show using simple props and costume pieces from around the house. • Have students read (or better yet—sing!) the lyrics to the song “Animals! Animals! Animals!”:

• Then, ask: What is the meaning of these lyrics? How are they important to the play’s message? Can you think of other ideas for this song? If so, what might they be?

THINKING ABOUT THE STORY Q u e s t i o n s : Why do you think many of the adults Jane met thought her interest in science and animals was silly? What did Jane’s dog Rusty teach her? Why was this important?In what ways are you similar to and different from Jane? How did Jane make her dreams come true?

E V E R Y O N E O F U S D I S T I N C T

B U T E V E R Y O N E O F U S I S L I N K E D

B Y A H O M E - A N D B Y A H I S T O R Y - B Y A U N I V E R S A L M Y S T E R Y

F R O M T H E S TA R F I S H T O T H E S WA N

E V E R Y O N E U S P H E N O M E N O N S

A N D E V E R Y O N E O F U S H A S W O R T H

A R E N ’ T W E L U C K Y T O S H A R E T H E E A R T H W I T H . . .

A N I M A L S ! A N I M A L S ! A N I M A L S ! A N I M A L S ! A N I M A L S !

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RESOURCES AND SOURCESHere are some additional resources that you might find helpful in learning more about Jane Goodall and her work.

Websites

T h e J a n e G o o d a l l I n s t i t u t e www.janegoodall.org

R o o t s & S h o o t swww.rootsandshoots.org

Books

M e . . . J a n e by Patrick McDonnell I A m J a n e G o o d a l l by Brad Meltzer

M y L i f e w i t h t h e C h i m p a n z e e s by Jane Goodall

Articles

H o w J a n e G o o d a l l C h a n g e d W h a t W e K n o w A b o u t C h i m p shttp://www. nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/10/becoming-jane-goodall/

5 0 Y e a r s o f C h i m p a n z e e shttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/ science/16conversation.html

J a n e G o o d a l l ’ s D o g B l o g — R u s t y https://perfectpets.com.au/best-pet-blog/post/ jane-goodall-s-dog-blog-rusty

W h e n I M e t J a n e G o o d a l l , S h e H u g g e d M e L i k e a C h i m p https://www.theguardian. com/science/animal-magic/2014/apr/03/jane-goodall-80-chimp

J a n e G o o d a l l I s S t i l l W i l d a t H e a r thttps://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/15/magazine/ jane-goodall-is-still-wild-at-heart.html?_r=0

Videos J a n e : A S n a p s h o thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4SpRnujdjg&feature=youtu.be

J a n e G o o d a l l , I l l u s t r a t e dhttps://www.nytimes.com/video/ books/review/100000000789861/the-books-of-jane.html

J a n e G o o d a l l ’ s J o u r n e yhttp://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3757121

Curriculum Guide Sources

Illustrations from Me...Jane by Patrick McDonnell. Copyright © 2011 by Patrick McDonnell. Used by permission of Little Brown Books for Young Readers.

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RESEARCH SHEET

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WHAT I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I LEARNED WHAT I STILL WONDER

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Here’s how YOU can participate in Project Squirrel:STEP 1. Record Your Squirrel ObservationsScan the QR code to submit observations. You can even walk outside and record your observations of squirrels near the Center. If you are in an area where it seems like there should be squirrels but aren’t, please report that too.

STEP 2. Share Your Squirrel StoriesYou can share your stories and observations directly with Project Squirrel at http://projectsquirrel.org/

STEP 3. AND…Let nature inspire you to create. Use the hashtags #MeJaneKC and #KCSquirrelStory to share stories, poems, drawings, etc., that result from your squirrel observations and experiences.

HAVE FUN!

What is Project Squirrel? Squirrels can be important indicators of local ecology because they live in small areas, are active all year round, and their populations rise and fall with the same

neighborhood wildlife.

A Citizen Scientist is someone who gathers information on patterns that helps us understand the world around us. Through Project Squirrel, we can combine the data from all our Citizen Scientists and learn a lot about nature and squirrels. By contributing your squirrel observations from around your home, school, park, or anywhere really, you’re helping us learn more about the ecology of our neighborhoods.

Get Involved!Roots & Shoots, the Jane Goodall Institute’s youth-led global community action program, helps young people become the informed generation of conservation leaders that the world urgently needs. Young people of all ages work together to identify and implement solutions to the challenges they see

and the world we all share. Learn how you can get involved at rootsandshoots.org

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Illustrations from Me…Jane by Patrick McDonnell. Copyright © 2011 by Patrick McDonnell. Used by permission of Little Brown Books for Young Readers.

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